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Chapter 4
Los Mayas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| El territorio maya | The Mayan territory: The region inhabited by the Mayans, including areas of Mexico and Central America. |
| La teoría de su origen | The theory of their origin: The idea that Mayan ancestors came from Asia by crossing the Bering Strait around 18,000 years ago |
| La civilización maya | The Mayan civilization: An advanced culture developed by the Mayans in Mesoamerica, known for architecture, writing, and scientific knowledge |
| El Viejo Imperio | The Old Empire: The peak period of the Mayan civilization between the 4th and 9th centuries AD, mainly in Guatemala and Honduras |
| Los progresos mayas | Mayan progress: Advances in writing, astronomy, architecture, and mathematics between 300 and 900 AD |
| El calendario maya | The Mayan calendar: A highly advanced timekeeping system, considered more accurate than others of its time |
| La escritura maya | The Mayan writing: A hieroglyphic system used to record historical and religious events |
| Las ruinas mayas | The Mayan ruins: Archaeological remains of cities, temples, and palaces built by the Mayans |
| La agricultura maya | The Mayan agriculture: The foundation of Mayan economy, with crops like corn, beans, and squash |
| Las esculturas y objetos mayas | Mayan sculptures and objects: Art made of stone and pottery decorated with hieroglyphics |